"Wpro3" (Wpro3)
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"Wpro3" (Wpro3)
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I am looking to purchase a commuter vehicle to replace my current Hyundai Santa Fe beater.
A little bit about my driving habits. I drive 25k miles a year for work and leisure. Living on Lake Superior makes for very harsh and long winters. I have done fine with a fwd and snow tires, only getting stuck twice *hooning related*. My commute to work is 72 mile round trip on back roads and gravel.
My wish list for new vehicle.
Highway mpg 27 or better
Comfortable
Safety rating and airbags is a big concern
Awd preferably but I can make do with fwd
Under 20k
I bought a Subaru Outback for my fiancé, enjoy driving it and the mpg is much better then the Hyundai. This has me looking at newer subarus 2013 and newer, would prefer the newer motor and amenities. Besides the subarus I also been eyeing up used luxury cars and impressed with what’s around. The Lexus GS awd, vw cc 2.0 or vr6 awd.
Anything else I should be looking at?
Party-vi
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:28 |
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I would suggest the Subaru XV Crosstrek as they’re inexpensive and have essentially what you’re looking for. I don’t think a GS is going to appreciate gravel roads quite like a Subaru will.
bob and john
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:31 |
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see if you cant nab a TDI from somewhere. diesel-gate, diesel-crepe, they are still dam fine cars, comfy, reliable, and get AMAZING hwy fuel econ to boot.
the IS250 AWD is also something to look into.or any used lexus, really. they are very comfy and reliable machines.
if you want the best comfort out of anything, look into a volvo. The swedes do 2 things better then anyone. comfort/ergonomics, and safety.
Berang
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:33 |
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Subaru Justy.
Funktheduck
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:34 |
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Skyactiv Mazda 3. The cx-5 is good too but I don't know their price ranges
Future next gen S2000 owner
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:35 |
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Can a WRX get that mileage on the highway?
Captain of the Enterprise
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:40 |
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Whats your price range?
Edit: Nevermind I just saw it.
TrickJos
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:42 |
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My vote is for a VW CC! Pretty certain I’m going to get one for my next commuter car. I think you can have the VR6 with all wheel drive, but not the 2.0T.
AMC/Renauledge
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:52 |
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A 2013-14 Buick Encore. Seriously.
It fits every single qualification you listed, plus it’s very well-equipped as a used vehicle under $20k. Edmunds.com says dealer retail on a top-line ‘13 Premium AWD model is $18,500.
It’s the exterior size of a Sonic, its AWD system is highly efficient, it’s big inside, comfortable, quiet, and versatile.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:54 |
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Maybe a standard Subaru Legacy sedan, I think they are under appreciated for what they are.
Here is one, that is really nice.
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/5260649937…
Wobbles the Mind
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 13:55 |
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Wildcard: GMC Terrain
shop-teacher
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 14:14 |
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I quite like our Mazda CX-5. It’s rather tossable, a very nice compromise of ride and handling. You can get them used with AWD for under $20k. Here’s one local to me for $17k
911e46z06
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 14:49 |
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Geo Metro
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Wpro3
> Berang
11/05/2015 at 15:10 |
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Looks safe
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Wpro3
> bob and john
11/05/2015 at 15:15 |
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forgot to mention tdi’s how dare I!
Passat sel and golf sel are on my radar now.
Will have to look into volvo’s, not familiar with which ones are good and worth owning. Have always enjoyed the look of 850r
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bob and john
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 15:18 |
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you could get a T5 V40 for that price I think.
AWD, decent power, WAGON, looks high class, VERY safe (easy to sell on the wife) and when your not hammering on it, decent fuel econ too
Sweet Trav
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 15:35 |
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Used Ford Fusion 13-present.
My 2.5l got 27 MPG and was fantastic little car. Very safe too.
JustAnotherG6
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 16:48 |
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Where on Superior are you?
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Wpro3
> JustAnotherG6
11/05/2015 at 16:58 |
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Marquette
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Wpro3
> bob and john
11/05/2015 at 17:39 |
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What's the deal with 2007 and newer s80 are they reliable or to advanced for own good. The price on them is reasonable
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bob and john
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 17:41 |
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I think people just forgot about them.
I know the older ones (pre 2007) had a ticking time bomb of a transmission, but the newer ones i think should be good. we loved our 2001 S40.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 18:12 |
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Cavalier.
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Wpro3
> 911e46z06
11/05/2015 at 18:49 |
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Haha
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Wpro3
> pip bip - choose Corrour
11/05/2015 at 18:49 |
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Negative
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911e46z06
> Wpro3
11/05/2015 at 21:56 |
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I’d rock one